With a trial run this modest, can Hong Kong’s waste charging scheme succeed?
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The pilot programme was supposed to show Hongkongers how the waste charging scheme works, but a tiny trial run and multiple delays inspire little confidence. This is bad for public perception and adds fuel to the fire of speculation whether the government will actually implement the scheme in full on August 1.